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Patterns of Nursing Education
Patterns of Nursing Education
Presented by
Kevin B Judith B
Content
Development of nursing education
1. Nurses should be trained in educational institute supported by public funds and associated with a medical school 2. Schools for nurses should be affiliated with a hospital but not a part of it 3. Both theory and practice should be included in the curriculum. 4. Administration and instruction should be done by paid professional nurses 5. Students should be selected carefully &live in supervised areas that promote discipline and character 6. Students should be required to attend lectures, take exams, write papers, diaries and written student records should be maintained
IN USA
Dr. Marie Zakrzewska opened an American school for scientific training of nurses in 1872, later 3 more schools closely after Nightingales by 1900 432 schools During this time, the military &religious heritage of nursing emerged fully as illustrated in the practice of wearing uniform, cap, badges and sleeve stripes, all of which were symbols of honor and status in military and religious orders. This transformed Nsg to an honourable, respected occupation
Diploma education
3 years duration, 1st diploma was in 1872. It was not costly and near homes. They were highly praised for expertise in direct care and thorough knowledge of hospital systems. However there was difficulty if required a baccalaureate or graduate degree was not recognised.
Baccalaureate degree
4 year duration in university or college Includes professional education and clinical training for nsg practice Primarily designed for students with no prior nsg experience. Provides re-entry for RNs that obtained basic education at diploma or associate degree Students may be admitted either as freshmen or after successful completion of 1 or 2 years of pre nursing e.g. chem., nutrition, math, history, communications etc
1. After WW II, there was a tremendous expansion in the hospital industry including private & public hospitals and the veterans administrative system 2. The number of diploma programs & graduates had levelled off 3. The number of baccalaureate nsg programs had not yet begun substantially. This created need for nurses and experiment started,after 2 years it was successful,91.7% passed SBE.